Lipoprotein(a) plasma levels and apo(a) isoforms are not associated with longevity or disability in a sample of Italian octo-nonagenarians. Associazione Medica Sabin.

doi:10.1007/BF03324350

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Lipoprotein(a) plasma levels and apo(a) isoforms are not associated with longevity or disability in a sample of Italian octo-nonagenarians. Associazione Medica Sabin.

Aging (Milan, Italy) - 1 Oct 1995

Zuliani G, Bader G, Imbastaro T, Mezzetti A, Taddeo U, Kostner G M, Fellin R

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Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of disability and mortality in western countries. Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is now considered an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis, and might consequently be related to longevity and/or disability. In the context of a study on metabolic and ant...

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Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging
Apolipoproteins A
Cardiovascular Diseases
Case-Control Studies
Persons with Disabilities
Female
Humans
Italy
Lipoprotein(a)
Longevity
Male
Middle Aged
Phenotype
Risk Factors

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PMID: 8719606
DOI: 10.1007/BF03324350

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